According to a new report by The Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety, there were roughly 62,000 medial errors in Massachusetts in a single calendar year. The study was conducted by analyzing health insurance claims data and surveying people who had suffered due to a medical error. The Betsy Lehman Center said its reporting most
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The Opioid Crisis: Massachusetts is Struggling
Facts on Opioid Addiction in Massachusetts: Opioids are a class of drugs found in the opium poppy plant. They are commonly used as painkillers. The most commonly used opioids are: OxyContin and Percocet (oxycodone), Vicodin (hydrocodone), Abstral, Fentora, and Duragesic (fentanyl), heroin, Duramorph (morphine), Demerol (meperidine) and Belbuca (buprenorphine). Massachusetts has one of the highest
Read More...Graco Recalls Car Seats Over Faulty Buckle
Graco Children’s Products recently recalled almost 3.8 million car seats because faulty buckles can make it difficult to free the child in an emergency; this has been their largest recall within the past five years. Federal Safety Regulators have asked for an additional 1.8 million seats because the recall did not go far enough. The
Read More...IKEA Recalls Children’s Wall Lamps after Child’s Death
It is strongly encouraged for everyone to check on recent recall information while purchasing a product that could potentially be harmful, especially if it’s a children’s product. According to CNN Health, Ikea has recently recalled it’s wall-mounted children lamps, since one toddler died and another was injured, as a result. In each case, the cord
Read More...FDA Warns Against The Use Of Decorative Contact Lenses
With Halloween just around the corner , revelers are looking to add the final spooky element needed to complete their costumes. For many, that could include purchasing a pair of decorative contact lenses. The Boston Defective Product Lawyers with Jason Stone Injury Lawyers explain that these products have been linked to several adverse health events
Read More...Boston Product Liability Attorneys Discuss Surgical Robotics
Technological advancements in the field of medicine are allowing doctors to perform surgical procedures in a more efficient and less invasive manner; at least that is what the companies developing the technology would like the public to think. The Boston Product Liability Attorneys with Jason Stone Injury Lawyers explain several flaws in the approval and
Read More...Chrysler Announces Recall of 800,000 Vehicles Due to Faulty Parts
Chrysler has announced they are recalling more than 800,000 of their vehicles due to Product Liability issues that put owners at risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. According to an article from USA Today, the company announced it would be recalling roughly 500,000 Chrysler vans and Dodge sedans due to problems
Read More...Baby Food Makers Sued Over Lead Warning
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation’s largest baby food makers face a lawsuit by an environmental group aimed at forcing them to alert consumers that some products contains low amounts of lead. The case scheduled for trial Monday will determine whether they should put warning labels on products sold in California. Gerber Products, Del Monte
Read More...CPSC Recalls Snow Blowers Due To Injury Risks
With several feet of snow being dumped over the Boston region in recent weeks, many have been vigorously working to remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. What they may not be aware of though, is that they may be putting themselves at risk of injury if they use certain equipment. According to a press
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